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Using the tax system to reduce inequality is a work in progress
Business, Lawalliance Limited Company, Published on 24/01/2017
» The seriousness of economic inequality was portrayed dramatically by Oxfam International last week, when it reported that the eight richest people in the world own as much wealth as the 3.6 billion who make up the poorest half of humanity. In Thailand, the wealth held by the 50 richest people has been estimated at 25% of the country's gross domestic product.
Another shockwave for real property
Business, Lawalliance Limited Company, Published on 01/11/2016
» It is undeniable that real property has taken the biggest hit from the tax policies of the current military government. The new gift and inheritance taxes focus on real property, while the new property tax is designed to correct the flaws of the House and Land Tax Act and to collect more revenue from properties used for commercial purposes as well as unused properties. The latter tax is expected to generate huge sums for the government.
Land and building tax bill requires greater clarity
Business, Lawalliance Limited Company, Published on 20/10/2015
» Life is getting interesting for taxpayers, with not only an inheritance tax and a new gift tax regime on the way but also a new property tax. The finance minister recently said the land and building tax bill would go before the cabinet very soon and take effect within the next two years. It could be more bad news for some residential property owners.
What really drives government tax policy?
Business, Lawalliance Limited Company, Published on 24/03/2015
» Soon after the National Council for Peace and Order appointed an interim government, Thais started hearing about ambitious tax reforms intended to improve income distribution and reduce the gap between rich and poor. It sounded good, and the government believed even without a rice-pledging scheme, it could gain trust from the grass roots since only the rich would see their expenses rise.
Inheritance tax bill needs a major rethink
Business, Lawalliance Limited Company, Published on 18/11/2014
» The public has had no chance even to glance at the draft inheritance tax (IHT) bill so far despite its farreaching implications. Most of the talk that has taken place has relied on hearsay information, creating more and more confusion as well as concern nationwide.
Changes in rules for gifttax and interest expenses
Business, Lawalliance Limited Company, Published on 07/10/2014
» The draft property tax bill has been completed and sent back to the Finance Ministry. Developments during the last two weeks have also given us a clearer picture of what the draft inheritance tax legislation could look like. There is no longer a 20% rate on amounts beyond 200 million baht, and the rate of 10% on assets exceeding 50 million baht has dominated the headlines.
Can inheritance tax work?
Business, Lawalliance Limited Company, Published on 09/09/2014
» Now that we have new cabinet ministers to drive the economy forward, the next expectation is for martial law to be lifted so that foreign investors and tourists can feel more comfortable about returning to Thailand. Meanwhile, the junta is determined to quickly show the people some signs of genuine reform, so it’s no surprise it has revived the idea of an inheritance tax (IHT).